Redmi A4 5G quick review: First look at new Xiaomi 5G phone priced at Rs 8,499

QUICK REVIEW Redmi A4 5G

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A4, an entry-level smartphone, with an aim to make 5G connectivity accessible to millions of users.

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The Redmi A4 isn’t the only 5G phone in its segment. It isn’t the most affordable 5G phone either.

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Having said that, it is the most “feature-packed” 5G phone with “multiple segment-first features” at its price.

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Xiaomi says the Redmi A4 5G is made of glass and has IP52 rating making it resistant to splashes.

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There are two colours—Starry Black and Sparkle Purple.

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The display is fairly large, at 6.88-inch. And it is fast, capable of refreshing at up to 120Hz. Resolution is 720p.

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Redmi A4 5G has the 4-nanometre Snapdragon 4S Gen 2 chip with an 8-core CPU.

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RAM is of the LPDDR4x type and storage is UFS2.2.

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Software-wise, you get Xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android 14 with two major OS and four years of security updates in pipeline.

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The battery is 5,160mAh with 18W charging support. The bundled charger is 33W.

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For photography, it has a 50-megapixel main camera and another 5-megapixel for selfies on the front.

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The Redmi A4 5G comes in a choice of 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB for Rs 8,499 and Rs 9,499 with offers.

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You will be able to buy it starting November 27.

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